Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development

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Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in India?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Agriculture

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation in India is primarily driven by urbanization, agriculture expansion, mining activities, and infrastructure development.

The Chipko movement was a nonviolent protest movement that originated in which Indian state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chipko movement, known for its nonviolent resistance against deforestation, originated in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

Which of the following is not a protected area category under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conservation Reserve is not a protected area category under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The other three options are recognized categories.

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1973

  2. 1983

  3. 1993

  4. 2003


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Project Tiger, a conservation initiative aimed at protecting the tiger population in India, was launched in 1973.

Which of the following is a major threat to the survival of the Great Indian Bustard?

  1. Habitat loss

  2. Hunting

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Indian Bustard faces multiple threats, including habitat loss due to agricultural expansion, hunting, and the impacts of climate change.

The National Mission for a Green India was launched in India with the aim of increasing the forest cover by how much?

  1. 5 million hectares

  2. 10 million hectares

  3. 15 million hectares

  4. 20 million hectares


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for a Green India, launched in 2010, aimed to increase the forest cover in India by 20 million hectares.

Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural gas is a fossil fuel and therefore not a renewable source of energy. Solar, wind, and hydropower are all renewable sources.

The concept of sustainable development was popularized by which report?

  1. The Brundtland Report

  2. The Rio Declaration

  3. The Kyoto Protocol

  4. The Paris Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brundtland Report, also known as Our Common Future, introduced the concept of sustainable development and emphasized the need for balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?

  1. Intergenerational equity

  2. Precautionary principle

  3. Polluter pays principle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intergenerational equity, precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle are all key principles of sustainable development.

The Ganga Action Plan was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1995

  3. 2005

  4. 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga Action Plan, aimed at cleaning the Ganga River, was launched in 1985.

Which of the following is not a major cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Agricultural practices

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major cause of air pollution in India. Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and agricultural practices are significant contributors to air pollution.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal, a specialized environmental court, was established in India in 2010.

Which of the following is a major challenge to sustainable development in India?

  1. Rapid population growth

  2. Poverty and inequality

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rapid population growth, poverty and inequality, and climate change are all major challenges to sustainable development in India.

The concept of 'circular economy' emphasizes which of the following?

  1. Reducing waste and pollution

  2. Reusing and recycling materials

  3. Designing products for durability and longevity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The circular economy concept aims to reduce waste and pollution, reuse and recycle materials, and design products for durability and longevity.

Which of the following is a key goal of sustainable development?

  1. Improving the quality of life for all

  2. Protecting the environment

  3. Promoting economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable development aims to improve the quality of life for all, protect the environment, and promote economic growth in a balanced manner.

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